The CAT 2025 is being conducted by IIM Kozhikode. Previously, it was held by IIM Calcutta. The exam will be held on Nov 30, 2025, in a computer-based test administered in three sessions.
IIM Kozhikode is administering the CAT 2025 Exam. The CAT 2025 Exam Date has been announced and will be held on November 30, 2025. The exam will be held in a computer-based mode in three sessions. The registration and other dates have also been notified by the conducting body. The CAT exam 2025 official website has been made live, which is iimcat.ac.in. Previously, in 2024, the exam was administered by IIM Calcutta.
Each year, the CAT exam administration is rotated among the different IIMs in India. Thus, this year, IIM Kozhikode is responsible for publishing the notification and conducting the examination. The CAT 2025 Notification PDF was released on July 29, 2025. It is managing the exam and processing the application process from Aug 1, 2025. The CAT 2025 Application deadline was September 20, 2025.
About IIM Kozhikode
The institution was established in 1996 in a partnership of the Government of India and the State Government of Kerala. It stands a the fifth IIM in India. The course and programs started in 1997 with just 47 students. An overview of the important details of the institution has been shared below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Total Faculty | 105 |
| Year of Establishment | 1996 |
| Genders Accepted | Co-Ed |
| Total Area (In Acre) | 112.5 Acres |
| Website | https://www.iimk.ac.in/ |
IIM Kozhikode Rankings in Previous Years
The ranking of IIM Kozhikode in the previous years has been detailed below for your reference.
| Publisher | Ranking & Year | Criteria |
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#1 in 2024 | Management |
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#3 in 2024 | Management |
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#2 in 2023 | Management |
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#3 in 2023 | MBA |
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#2 in 2022 | Management |
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#7 in 2021 | MBA |
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CAT 2025 Notification Released by IIM Kozhikode
The CAT 2025 Notification pdf was released on July 29, 2025, at the offical website iimcat.ac.in. The details available on the notification as released by IIM Kozhikode has been listed below for your reference.
| CAT Notification 2025 Details | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | IIM Kozhikode |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Mode (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 66 |
| Total Marks | 198 |
| Total Sections as per CAT exam Syllabus |
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| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Sectional Duration |
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| Exam Shifts |
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| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Helpdesk | 1-800-210-1088 |
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Conclusion
The ranking and performance of IIM Kozhikode have been at the top from past many years, and thus the conduction of the exam shall also be smooth as usual. The CAT exam is conducted by different IIMs in rotation.
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CAT 2025 is organized by IIM Kozhikode. -
The exam date is fixed for November 30, 2025. -
It's a computer-based test with three sessions. -
IIM Kozhikode was founded in 1996.
